PA IPM Program, PSCIP1 Pesticides and Alternatives Reducing Risks Using IPM Philadelphia School & Community IPM Partnership Pennsylvania IPM Program Ext Website:

PA IPM Program, PSCIP2 What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an approach to controlling pests in safer, more effective, and longer-lasting ways. When you use IPM, you a.) understand a pest's identity and habits so non-toxic, preventative measures can be used first b.) use a combination of different tactics for better effectiveness c.) use least-toxic chemicals, if any

PA IPM Program, PSCIP3 Integrated Pest Management Begins with pest identification Determines level of infestation IPM plan is site specific and considers exposure IPM depends on knowledge of and buy-in by professionals

PA IPM Program, PSCIP4 How do we do Integrated Pest Management? 1.Keep Pests Out 2.Remove Pests’ Food & Water 3.Remove Pest Harborage 4.Monitor for Pests 5.Treat Existing Pest Problems Routine Monthly Spraying is NOT Part of IPM

PA IPM Program, PSCIP5 Problems with Pesticides Pesticides are toxic Children and elderly at higher risk People don’t understand the risks and don’t protect themselves Pesticides do not solve pest problems

PA IPM Program, PSCIP6 Pesticides do not solve Problems Pesticides treat only the symptoms, not the cause To be used effectively and safely pesticides must be: –Used as part of an IPM program –Chosen for the particular pest(s) –Chosen for the particular situation /environment –Used according to the label’s directions

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8 Read the Label First! Only 1 out of 4 people read labels

PA IPM Program, PSCIP9 Pesticide Signal Words Read Labels on Cleaning Products & Pesticides Signal WordToxicityOral Lethal Dose DANGER POISONDeadlyFatal is swallowed (Skull & Crossbones) DANGERHighly toxicFew drops to 1 tsp. WARNINGModerately toxic1 tsp. to 1 Tbsp. CAUTIONSlightly toxic1 oz. to more than a pint

PA IPM Program, PSCIP10 Pesticide Testing and Why it’s Important Active vs. Inert Ingredients Does = 2?

PA IPM Program, PSCIP11 Most Risky Formulations Aerosols Liquid concentrates Liquid sprays Granules/pellets Some dusts

PA IPM Program, PSCIP12 Less Risky Formulations Self-contained, tamper-resistant baits Gels applied in small dabs in cracks Specific dessicating dusts (DE, boric acid)

PA IPM Program, PSCIP13 Why sprays don’t work Pests can escape pesticide sprays Pests scatter through pipes and wiring in walls Clutter keeps sprays from contacting them Food & water keeps population growing

PA IPM Program, PSCIP14 Cockroaches Many species in nature Only a few follow people around Our most common “freeloading” roaches –German –American –Oriental

PA IPM Program, PSCIP15 First Step: Proper ID is Key! So, what do you have???

PA IPM Program, PSCIP16 German Cockroach Small, light brown with two stripes on head Life stages = nymphs who molt 5x to adult Females carry egg case till hatch Female produces 4-6 cases, each with eggs

PA IPM Program, PSCIP17 German Cockroach Habits “Harborages” where there is water, food and warmth (mostly kitchens) Like to hide in small tight spots, cracks, crevices Active at night

PA IPM Program, PSCIP18 IPM Plan for Roaches Step 1. Assess Conduct a visual inspection –Where are there roaches or signs of roaches? –Set traps if needed to ID species, harborages

PA IPM Program, PSCIP19 Step 2: Thorough Inspection

PA IPM Program, PSCIP20 Step 3: Identify Conducive Conditions Water sources Food sources Warmth Clutter - Place to hide - Keeps them safe

PA IPM Program, PSCIP21 Step 4: Take Pest Prevention Actions Remove their Food -don’t leave food out overnight -put all food items into sealed containers Remove their Water -Fix all plumbing problems Remove their Harborage -Clutter, trash, piles of paper bags, boxes, clothes -Old appliances, infested furniture

PA IPM Program, PSCIP22 Step 5: Intervention Options HEPA Vacuum Attack!

PA IPM Program, PSCIP23 Which will work best and safely at this site? 1. Baits, gels to knock down population at once? 2. Boric acid dust in cracks/crevices for a sustained attack? 3. Insect growth regulators to keep reproduction down?

PA IPM Program, PSCIP24 Mouse Infestation Use an IPM approach to solve the following problem: You are straightening the classroom books when you notice small, brown droppings on the bookshelf. What should you do?

PA IPM Program, PSCIP25 How can we work together? Use IPM outreach materials & spread the word! Connect with pesticide and pest management experts and professionals Educate staff and parents at your center Choose safer tactics at home and at work

PA IPM Program, PSCIP26 Important Points to Remember PREVENTION and monitoring are essential steps to eliminating pest problems! If you use a pesticide: - READ THE LABEL - The label is the LAW - Only a licensed pest control operator can apply a pesticide in a facility or a home-based childcare center

PA IPM Program, PSCIP27 Store it high and lock it up! Why? 47% of households with kids had at least 1 pesticide stored in unlocked cabinet less than 4’ off ground 8 out of 10 families use pesticides More than 150 million pounds of pesticides are used by homeowners each year

PA IPM Program, PSCIP28 Resources National Pesticide Information Center National Center for Environmental Publications (EPA warehouse)

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Resources IPM: A Toolkit for Early Care and Education Programs, UCSF School of Nursing Toolkit rriculum_FINAL% pdf rriculum_FINAL% pdf Individual factsheets n.htm n.htm PA IPM Program, PSCIP30

PA IPM Program, PSCIP31 Resources Poison Control Center: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites: City of Philadelphia, Streets Department

PA IPM Program, PSCIP32 Resources Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management (PA IPM) Program, PSCIP Phone: Ext. 109 Website: Safer Pest Control Project Phone: Website:

PA IPM Program, PSCIP33 The development of this training module was funded by a grant from: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP)

PA IPM Program, PSCIP34 Additional Trainings 1.Pests and Children’s Health: Why IPM? 2.Pesticides and Alternatives 3.Developing an IPM Program for your Home-based or Center-based Facility 4.Implementing Your IPM Plan: Pest-Free, Safe Environment